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"""Aging Public Policy: Bonding the Generations"" is presented in three parts. Part One describes the policy process as a response to human needs through the laws of our country. Part Two explores the national policy development on behalf of older persons. Part Three describes the major public policies on behalf of the elderly that include Social Security, Medicare, The Older Americans Act, institutional care, employment and retirement policies. The final chapter discusses the advocacy process in the field of aging."

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Author:   Theodore H. Hoff ,  Richard W. Park
Publisher:   Baywood Publishing Company Inc
Imprint:   Baywood Publishing Company Inc
Edition:   2nd edition
Weight:   0.453kg
ISBN:  

9780895031969

ISBN 10:   0895031965
Pages:   448
Publication Date:   01 January 1999
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

List of Figures and Tables Introduction Part One: The Policy Process: Responding to Human Needs Through Laws Chapter 1: Constitutional Foundations Chapter 2: Making Policy in the United States Chapter 3: Historical Background to Aging Policy Part Two: Aging Policy Development Chapter 4: The Aging Network Chapter 5: Interest and Advisory Groups Part Three: Major Public Policies on Behalf of the Elderly Chapter 6: Social Security Chapter 7: Health Care Policies Chapter 8: Coordinated System of Chronic Care Chapter 9: Employment and Retirement Chapter 10: Housing and Social Services Part Four: The Advocacy Process in The Field of Aging: Policies for the Future Chapter 11: Bonding the Generations Appendices Bibliography Index

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